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Publish Date : 06-Sep-2017

The US based satellite communications provider Intelsat has entered into a long term deal with Indian satellite service provider LAMHAS to offer satellite services supporting media distribution in India.

As per the contract LAMHAS will use a C-Band Multiple Channels per Carrier broadcast platform on Intelsat 20, located at 68.5 East, for providing broadcast services to new and emerging TV channels in the devotional, spiritual and patriotic genres and even regional news programming.

Ajay Jain, Chief Executive Officer, LAMHAS said, Our natural growth plans include leveraging Intelsats satellite services because its technology is well-respected among Indian broadcasters. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Intelsat and using its satellite services to expand our broadcast customer base.

Already, both the firms had business contracts and this renewed contract extended the agreement and added new service offerings.

Intelsat 20 offers high power distribution of video, voice and broadband services across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Russia. The Intelsat 20 C-band video neighborhood makes available premium programming which is carried by the top Indian cable multi-system and direct-to-home operators, reaching nearly 100 million Indian pay-tv subscribers.

Terry Bleakley, Intelsats Managing Director, Asia-Pacific Sales said, Understanding our customers needs and challenges puts us in the best position to deliver satellite technology that will truly transform their businesses and drive growth. LAMHAS renewal and expansion of satellite services on Intelsat 20 will strengthen its media services capabilities, elevating its position as a premier teleport operator in India and attracting new broadcast customers.

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